ASTEC

Overview

The Welder I position involves welding metal components under the supervision of the Department Production Manager, focusing on fabricating and repairing heavy mechanical products according to specifications and production schedules. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to company values.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety rules and perform work at a quality level.
• Read and understand assigned blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Participate in process and product development and improvement programs.
• Accurately inspect metal prior to welding to ensure clean welds.
• Perform grinding operations that comply with Astec’s standards.
• Perform grinding and pass a required welding skills test.
• Safely perform gang-welding techniques.
• Safely weld vertical, flat, and overhead with both MiG and stick.
• Inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability.
• Work with Fitters on proper assembly of equipment.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• Clock in on assigned jobs as appropriate.
• Ensure welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed.
• Safely use cranes and forklifts.
• Know PPE requirements for welding including hood and filter shades and arm/body protection.
• Read and understand weld symbols.
• Maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 Year of Welding experience required.
• Heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse and locate and open/close programs/files.
• Knowledge and ability to perform all Grinder tasks required.
• Ability to properly and safely MiG weld, stick weld, and arc gouging required.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols required.

Additional Information

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility.